A government spokesperson from the Carribean island said: "The SXM Festival GoFundMe is the only fundraising effort for Saint Martin relief we are able to officially support at this time."

In a statement issued by SXM Festival, the festival's organisers said: "If you have ever been to SXM Festival or if you just want to help this incredibly worthy cause, please donate whatever you can afford and share this post with whoever you believe may wish to help."

The festival's organisers want to raise money for much-needed drinking water, food, first aid supplies and other basic needs for the island's inhabitants before the fundraising effort turns to rebuilding the tropical paradise and hopefully hosting SXM Festival in the future once again.

Rolando Brison, Director of Dutch Tourism Bureau, echoed the festival's sentiments: “We really appreciate the effort of SXM Festival to bring much-needed relief to the island. We thank everyone for the support and encourage anyone to help the island through this link."